Yesterday and today we finally saw real glaciers. Not these dirt covered unrecognizable mounds of crap that we saw near Mt. Cook, but real glaciers like in a magazine. It was neat. We did a guided tour up Franz Josef Glacier today, which was really cool. The thing I hadn't realized is that to get on a glacier you actually have to climb up the glacier. I had expected some circuitous route along adjacent mountsides that lead to a graceful walk onto the ice. Nope, you just climb up the face of the stupid thing with your crampons, sludging through little ice steps that the guides carve with their ice picks. It was vigorous, but well worth it. I'm tired, so no long explanation. Look at the dang pictures.
Long drive tomorrow, kayaking at Abel Tasman Nat'l Park the next day. The final leg of our journey approaches...
3 comments:
Loved the pictures. You were both smiling...was that BEFORE the trek up? I bought Yak Tracks for my shoes this winter to help me manage the ice on climbs. I kept falling in the creek. My bet is the view from wherever you ended up was worth the work? I am anxious to hear about your kayak trip. Be safe, be well...enjoy... love
Wow! That looks amazing! and
pretty chilly. You guys are having the most fun I have EVER heard of. No couch potato-ing for you. You are like a freshly loaded Q-zar gun...active, active, active! Happy exploring. Be careful out there. Hug and Kiss!
Oh my gosh, that photo is incredible. I might even miss my own wedding to be there!
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